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Water Efficiency and Quality

Water quality and consumption

Water quality and consumption is a major area of focus for sustainability, especially in an arid environment like Colorado.

Therefore, we work to reduce our water consumption and protect our water quality. The Colorado Convention Center’s water quality and conservation best practices address water quality and conservation methods including chemical management, water-efficient landscaping and irrigation, and building infrastructure (toilets, urinals, sinks, showers) efficiencies. The program tracks and records water consumption and establishes benchmarking goals.

Highlights

  • Replaced the grass along 14th Street with native and drought-resistant plants. As a result, 75% less water is used to maintain these areas.
  • All toilets are low flow 1.6 gallons per flush
  • All urinals are low flow 0.5 gallons per flush
  • Cleaning supplies are bio-renewable
  • Water Submeters to allow for accurate monitoring of use
  • Permanent water bottle filling stations are installed at each water fountain to allow for easy use of refillable water bottles

Sustainable Tips

  • Looking for an easy way to reduce your water consumption? Ask Sodexo Live! to NOT pre-fill pre-set water glasses on head tables or within meeting spaces.
  • Did you know one serving of beef can take up to 1,000 gallons of water to produce? When planning your menu, look for less water-intensive options like chicken or vegetarian.

Upcoming Events

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Logo for Fynbos Abstracted: An Exploration of Houseplants from South Africa’s Floral Kingdom
Fynbos Abstracted: An Exploration of Houseplants from South Africa’s Floral Kingdom
  • Understudy
  • May 8, 2025 to Jun 8, 2025
Logo for ISAC 2025 CYTO Conference
Logo for ISAC 2025 CYTO Conference
ISAC 2025 CYTO Conference
  • Colorado Convention Center
  • May 31, 2025 to Jun 4, 2025
Logo for The 16th Street Summer Kickoff Celebration
Logo for The 16th Street Summer Kickoff Celebration
The 16th Street Summer Kickoff Celebration
  • 16th Street Mall
  • May 31, 2025 to Jun 1, 2025
Logo for 2025 Digital Summit
Logo for 2025 Digital Summit
2025 Digital Summit
  • Colorado Convention Center
  • Jun 2, 2025 to Jun 3, 2025